US Bridges

Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 2.08 Mi. North of SR235 · Structure no. 3202461

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,528
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,528 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,553 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 75 NB
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location2.08 Mi. North of SR235
RouteInterstate 75
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93158, -83.79149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,528 (2015)
Projected traffic21,553 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 15,528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 NB over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.